Top 10 tourist places in world with names

• Every country has landmarks and natural wonders that are internationally recognizable.
• You can't visit France without seeing the Eiffel Tower, or Iceland without swimming in the Blue Lagoon.
• The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a symbol of Italy, and Canada calls Niagara Falls to mind.
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Iconic tourist attractions are popular for a reason.

Sure, it might be a little bit cliche to snap a photo in front of the Eiffel Tower or take a dip in Iceland's Blue Lagoon, but there's something powerful about finally seeing a famous landmark or natural wonder in person instead of on a postcard (or on Instagram).

Here's the most iconic tourist site in 26 different countries.

France: the Eiffel Tower

No trip to France is complete without visiting the iconic Eiffel Tower, which was completed in 1889 and stands at 1,063 feet tall.

Canada: Niagara Falls

With about 30 million visitors a year, Niagara Falls is one of the most popular waterfalls in the world.

Cuba: Old Havana

Old Havana was founded around 1519. It has five plazas serving as historical city centers with Baroque and neoclassical architecture and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

United Arab Emirates: Burj Khalifa

Burj Khalifa in Dubai holds seven world records, including the tallest building in the world, at 2,716 feet tall.

Egypt: the Great Sphinx

The Great Sphinx with the face of the ancient Egyptian King Khafre is 240 feet long and 66 feet high.

United Kingdom: Buckingham Palace

Buckingham Palace is the British monarchy's administrative headquarters with a total of 775 rooms. Tourists who time their visits right can witness the Changing of the Guard ceremony, and may even catch a glimpse of a member of the royal family.

Australia: Sydney Opera House

This symbol of the Sydney Harbor and UNESCO World Heritage Site opened in 1973 and remains one of the most recognizable buildings in the world.

Greece: the Parthenon

Built in the 5th century BCE for the goddess Athena, much of the white marble basic structure has remained. 

Spain: La Sagrada Família

Construction on the ornate temple began in 1882 and still isn't finished (the expected completion date is 2026). Over 4.5 million people visit the cathedral each year.

Argentina: La Boca, Buenos Aires

La Boca's colorful buildings and cobblestone streets complete with a lively arts scene make this district one of the most visited (and most photogenic) in Buenos Aires.

New Zealand: Hobbiton

Fans of "The Lord of the Rings" can visit Middle Earth in the form of Hobbiton, the movie set used to film scenes in the Shire for the "Lord of the Rings" movies.

Vietnam: Ba Na Hill mountain resort

Ba Na Hill's attractions include cable cars through the mountains, the Golden Bridge held up by enormous stone hands, and theme park rides.

Morocco: Hassan II Mosque

The Hasan II Mosque is the largest mosque in Africa and has the tallest minaret in the world at 700 feet tall. It was built in 1993.

United States: Disney World

Disney World is one of the most popular tourist sites in the US with over 17 million visitors every year.

The Netherlands: Anne Frank House

Anne Frank's diary chronicling her life before World War II, her years hiding from the Nazis, and her musings as a young woman became world famous after the war. Visiting the Anne Frank House in Amsterdam where her family hid in a secret annex requires a reservation months in advance. 

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